Catch Flight, a new wine-forward, European-inspired restaurant opening in Elizabeth

Melissa Oyler
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Flight, a new wine-forward restaurant, will open in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood this summer, in the former Stanley Drug Store building.

Owners Dwight and Vicki Bailey have a love of travel, wine and food. The medical professionals turned restaurateurs will feature European-inspired small plates and artisanal pizzas paired with rare wines from around the country and world.

At Flight, artisanal pizzas will be cooked in a custom Italian wood-burning oven. The restaurant will open in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood this summer.
At Flight, artisanal pizzas will be cooked in a custom Italian wood-burning oven. The restaurant will open in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood this summer.

Also expect:

  • Wine: 150 bottles and 30-50 by the glass options, including wine flights).

  • Adventurous cocktails, including non-alcoholic options, and sangria.

  • Local and travel-inspired beers.

  • Fresh-made bread, charcuterie boards and desserts.

Flight will be managed by Vicki and Dwight’s daughter/stepdaughter, Kayte Morton.

Flight owners Dwight Bailey and Vicki Bailey and manager Kayte Morton.
Flight owners Dwight Bailey and Vicki Bailey and manager Kayte Morton.

Flight

Location: 1949 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204

Cuisine: Pizza, wine

Instagram: @flightwineclt

The Stanley Drug Store sign was unearthed last summer when a former Dollar General store at 7th Street and Pecan Avenue underwent renovations.
The Stanley Drug Store sign was unearthed last summer when a former Dollar General store at 7th Street and Pecan Avenue underwent renovations.